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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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